Patrick Currie, LPC

Patrick Currie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 20 years of experience. He focuses on practical skills people can use right away. Patrick listens carefully and helps clients make concrete changes to reduce stress and manage strong emotions.

He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance-based ideas and mindfulness. Sessions often include learning ways to notice thoughts, test unhelpful beliefs, and try small behavior changes. Patrick also uses client-centered techniques to keep the tone warm and collaborative.

Clients bring many concerns, including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, and problems tied to career or life transitions. He also addresses issues like family of origin, life purpose, money worries, multicultural concerns, and challenges faced by young adults and people exploring sexual orientation. The goal is to build awareness, acceptance, and practical skills that fit daily life.

Patrick has worked in clinical, educational, and correctional settings and has led workshops on stress management, relapse prevention, and anger management. Those experiences shape an approach that blends direct skill teaching with empathy. He looks at strengths across a person’s life and helps them build resilience.

Sessions are straightforward and action-focused. Patrick aims to help people set clear goals, practice new responses between sessions, and track progress. He works with each person at their own pace and tailors methods to what actually helps them move forward.

Practical approaches for online care

Patrick blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and act on their values. CBT focuses on spotting thoughts that lead to unhelpful behaviors and testing new, more helpful responses. ACT centers on accepting difficult feelings while committing to actions that match what matters most to the person.

He emphasizes a collaborative process to find the right mix of techniques. The therapist will work with clients to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust methods as progress is tracked. That partnership helps match tools to each person's needs and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is helpful for more detailed work and face-to-face interaction, while phone calls can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, homework support, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.